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P0087 on FORD FUSION

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
4
Most Affected
2015, 2013, 2016

What P0087 Means on Your FORD FUSION

Real FORD FUSION Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"This is a reoccurring issue with the direct fuel injection system (gdi). the high pressure pump is ground into the top of the camshaft cam and causing fuel rail failure, engine codes p0087 & p219a. the dealership has repaired this once under warranty."

— 2015 FORD FUSION owner • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 08/01/2020

"Filled up car w/ gas, car sputtered like it was not getting gas. car shut off but power stayed on. tried to start car again, & it sputtered again. i then pushed on accelerator to give gas, and car sputtered as i let off, then died, but still had power."

— 2015 FORD FUSION owner • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 12/01/2018

"The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 80 MPH while driving. The vehicle started jerking and failed to exceed 60 MPH. The vehicle jerked and then failed to exceed 40 MPH."

— 2016 FORD FUSION owner • POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE • Filed 10/01/2024

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0087 on FORD FUSION

50%
25%
25%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
1
2015
2
2016
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0087 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026